ai is not only learning from prompts and virtual environments of trial and error, but also learning now from look-back study on how it learned previously and what the successful end was and how it could better have arrived to that end from start.

Working under one of them in some capacity would be good experience for you to learn the right skills and systems.

I'd love to learn more about your criteria and to discuss any other questions or concerns you might have! 

I would like to converse with the owner on cost, process, hassle, lessons learned, etc but only the agent is at the open house.  

You’re looking for specific language.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.You will learn faster if you rub elbows with people that have been there and done that.

Since my only experience in real estate is from the residential remodeling/rehab perspective, I was looking for some guidance and thoughts on learning the ropes.

First thing First I strongly believe Learning is Earning guys....

The truth is, you've been fortunate and haven't had to deal with a difficult tenant until now, so you haven't learned the hard lessons and you failed to prepare for the inevitable nonsense that landlords have to deal with.The law gives you 30 days to deal with the deposit, but you chose to wait and hope the problem would go away.

Focus on learning and building for the next couple of years.